Today’s #FocusAreaFriday is ALSO a #JLSMemberSpotlight on our fearless Community Council Director, Valerie Amparan! This is Val’s 4th active year in the League, and becoming a mom less than a year ago has not slowed her down one bit! She has held several key positions in the #JLSB including New Member Project Co-Chair, Spring Fundraiser Co-Chair, Senior SPAC, and Community Program Chair. She is currently helping to direct our efforts in planning a #FocusArea Signature Project, which will be announced at our 9th Annual #Gala on March 11! When not devoting her passion and talents to the #JuniorLeague, she loves spending time with friends and family and also enjoys playing indoor volleyball. #WeAreJLSB because of dedicated members like Val!

#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth Fact: Sex trafficking need not involve actual movement of the victim. A child may be sexually trafficked by a family member, by a gang member within city limits, or out of a hotel/motel within walking distance of a child’s home. It is important to address this common misconception, particularly in the process of identifying and recovering child survivors of domestic sex trafficking. This diagram helps to explain the parties involved. Take a look at this diagram for an explanation of the parties involved with this complicated crime.

The Focus Area Committee would like to wish you all a happy #FocusAreaFriday and a very joyous and blessed holiday season! A BIG thank you to everyone who generously gave toward our last-minute effort to buy gifts and provide Christmas dinner to the girls living in the new, Ventura County CSEC shelter. Your kindness will make all the difference for them this holiday, and we are truly thankful for your compassion. #TrunkFullofGifts#WeAreJLSB#FocusArea#JLSB#ItStartsWithYou

Our Focus Area

The Junior League of Santa Barbara’s Focus Area is improving the lives of at-risk young women by educating & empowering them to reach their full potential while working to prevent exploitation and injustice in our community.

Junior League of Santa Barbara, Inc.

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